This blog was started as a way of keeping myself motivated to keep working out, and the blog has been successful in that aspect. I started running in 2007, and it really has transformed my life. I have discovered so many inspiring individuals through the "blog world" and many delicious recipes. I use this blog to keep track of my training and write about the fun things in life. Keep checking back to read about my training for my first marathon, in February 2011.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Tis the season for family

This past weekend, Chris and I went to Ocala for my family reunion (Dad's side). We had a really wonderful time. It was especially nice to see my grandparents. I took a few pictures, but my battery died. My lens seems to need cleaning as well.

My beautiful sister and niece

Renee and Joy

My little model niece

Joy and her Mommy going for a walk.

Joy with Aunt Jes and Uncle Chris

She loved this rocking chair!

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Joy and her great grandma

Uncle Bill and Jes

With my little brother, Robert, who is not so little anymore

Joy and Aunt Nora

Aunt Nora, Joy, and Grandma

Family

Family

Family

Renee and Robert, Family

View from the dock

Very delicious (terrible picture)

I have to admit that I was really bummed the entire next day. I hate leaving family.

In running related news, I have only run one day for 3 miles with Caitlin (~32 minutes). I'm not going to lie... I'm being lazy because it is SO COLD outside! Tonight I went Christmas shopping. I am scheduled for a solo run tomorrow evening.

About Me

I am an adventure-seeking girl that wishes she could fly. I am a runner and future triathlete who also loves Pilates, yoga, spinning and learning to cook. I am a graduate student going for my PhD in Chemistry with an emphasis on Forensic Science. I want to learn how to be a better and healthier cook, photography, and painting. I am Jes.

2011 Challenge

I am determined to run at least 3 days a week, and do an upper body and ab work-out at least 1 day a week for as many of the 52 weeks in this year as possible. I have no distance, pace, or time limitations. I am starting the first week on the first Sunday of the year (January 2nd).

Week: 32 of 52 (started Sunday, August 7)

Number of weeks where I met the weekly goal: 25

Number of weeks where I have not met the weekly goal: 3

(Reasons I did not run for specified weeks: (1) injury, (2) was feeling sick and wanted to recover before our trip to Italy! (3) Italy trip! Tons of walking, but did not have three dedicated runs for the week.

"Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness and self-reliance. Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner. He learns the harsh reality of his physical and mental liminitations when he runs. He learns that personal commitment, sacrifice and determination are his only means to betterment. Runners only get promoted through self-conquest." ~Noel Carroll, Irish track trailblazer